“I asked some friends and friends of friends to join me in congratulating our students.”

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued the following statement today announcing the release of a video graduation message to the Texas High School Class of 2020. The video was distributed to every school superintendent in Texas to be delivered directly to graduating seniors.

“Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many high school seniors across Texas will not be having the graduation ceremony they envisioned. This video is one way to let them know how proud I am of them for achieving this important accomplishment. It is a big deal to be the Class of 2020, and I know these students will aim high and go after their dreams. I asked a few of my friends and friends of friends to join me in congratulating the Class of 2020 and they were all very excited to share in this message.”